Introduction to Digital Media Overuse & Treatment Considerations

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Presented by Tracy Markle, MA, LPC & Brett Kennedy, Psy.D., CSAT
Intermediate Audience | FREE- Register Today | Two (2) CE

This event is virtual and free to professionals for CE credits ONLY. Abstract: Tracy Markle and Dr. Brett Kennedy will provide mental health clinicians and professionals with the foundational knowledge necessary to understand behavioral addictions, including the 5 types of digital media overuse. This presentation will provide attendees with the basic assessment skills and key harm reduction and abstinence-based interventions developed for the treatment of digital media overuse and addictions. Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:Identify the 5 types of Digital Media Overuse (DMO) - Social media/Video Gaming/Pornography/Information Overload/Compulsive SpendingDifferentiate between digital media overuse and addictionBeing able to recognize Gaming Disorder and Compulsive Sexual Behavior DisorderIdentify and understand the common co-occurring diagnoses associated with DMORecognize effective harm reduction and abstinence-based approaches to the treatment of DMOAgenda:11:00-11:20: Immersive learning/awareness building exercise (video game &amp; social media)11:20-11:35: Introduction to “behavioral addictions” &amp; digital media overuse (DMO)11:35-11:50: Brain Science &amp; Persuasive Design11:50-12:25: Introduction and brief conceptualization of the 5 types of Digital Media Overuse (DMO)12:25-12:55: Treatment &amp; Intervention Considerations for DMO12:55-1:00: Interactive Discussion &amp; Q&amp;APresenter Bios: Tracy Markle, MA, LPC, a nationally renowned digital media addiction treatment expert and educator, is the founder and co-director of Digital Media Treatment and Education Center (dTEC®) located in Boulder, CO. Tracy and her team focus on developing and providing education on prevention and intervention strategies for professionals, parents, and children of all ages, as well as developing effective approaches to treat digital media overuse issues and the common co-existing factors, such as academic challenges, family conflict, anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. Tracy created a systemic treatment approach, called the FITS IA®; Family engagement, Integrated Treatment, Social connection for treating – Internet Addiction. She is a featured author along with other experts from around the globe, in the book: “Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents; Risk Factors, Assessment &amp; Treatment”. This is the first book to thoroughly examine how early and easy access to the Internet-based digital media and devices impacts children and adolescents. Brett P. Kennedy, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and couples. As a “digital immigrant” to the digital revolution, Dr. Kennedy has seen both the pros and the perils of digital media overuse on the lives of his clients. Dr. Kennedy advocates a philosophy of mindfulness and balance in our relationship with technology and works with clients struggling with digital media overuse and “addiction” to gaming, pornography, compulsive spending, social media, and information overload and co-occurring mental health concerns. As Co-Director of the Digital Media Treatment and Education Center (dTEC®), he brings his expertise to providing not only treatment but training, consultation, and education on digital media overuse to the community. Technology is a part of our lives, and developing the skills to navigate it effectively is critical to our relationship with ourselves and others, both on and offline.Citations:1. Pontes HM. Investigating the differential effects of social networking site addiction and Internet gaming disorder on psychological health. J Behav Addict. 2017 Dec 1;6(4):601-610. doi: 10.1556/2006.6.2017.075. Epub 2017 Nov 13. PMID: 29130329; PMCID: PMC6034963.2. Yee, Nick. (2016). The Gamer Motivation Profile: What We Learned From 250,000 Gamers. 2-2. 10.1145/2967934.29679373. David Zendle, Paul Cairns, Herbie Barnett, Cade McCall, paying for loot boxes is linked to problem gambling, regardless of specific features like cash-out and pay-to-win, Computers in Human Behavior, Volume 102,2020, Pages 181-191, ISSN 0747-5632, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.07.003.4. Youth Risk Behavior survey data summary and trends report: 2011-2021; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to highlight the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)5. McAllister C, Hisler GC, Blake AB, Twenge JM, Farley E, Hamilton JL. Associations Between Adolescent Depression and Self-Harm Behaviors and Screen Media Use in a Nationally Representative Time-Diary Study. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2021 Dec;49(12):1623-1634. doi: 10.1007/s10802-021-00832-x. Epub 2021 Jul 23. PMID: 34297316.“This program includes 2.0 CE. The University of Denver, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. GSPP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.”I understand that by registering for this event, my email address will be added to the SpeakUp ReachOut email distribution list, if not already included. I may opt out of email communications at any time.

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